Buying an apartment or a house
Are you dreaming of your own apartment by the Polish sea or planning to buy a house for your family in Poland? As a Polish advocate, I help Swedish private clients safely go through the entire transaction process. I carefully check the legal status of the chosen property, analyze developer agreements and purchase agreements to protect you from hidden legal and financial issues. This helps reduce the risk to your savings and financial interests. Thanks to my work, you can safeguard your savings as much as possible.
We can handle the entire purchase process remotely without you having to constantly travel to Poland. I represent you in dealings with Polish developers, real estate agencies, and notaries based on the power of attorney you provide. I make sure you fully understand every clause in the documents and don’t sign any unfavorable commitments.
Buying property abroad doesn’t have to be stressful or complicated. I provide you with constant, direct contact in Polish or English, along with regular updates at every stage of the transaction. I guide you step by step until you get the keys to your new home in Poland. I help you navigate language and administrative barriers.
Property sales and legal status issues
It often happens that Swedish clients become property owners in Poland through inheritance or want to sell property they’ve had for years, but don’t know how to do it according to Polish law. I help private clients safely sell houses, apartments, and plots across the country. My support includes thoroughly preparing the property for the transaction, including sorting out complicated issues in land and mortgage registers, settling old tax debts, and representing you before Polish tax authorities. I prepare and negotiate properly drafted preliminary agreements and notarial deeds of sale. I make sure that the sale proceeds are transferred correctly to your designated bank account. You don’t need to come to Poland unless it’s necessary. I will handle all the formalities on your behalf, minimizing your stress.
I also help with solving complex real estate disputes, like tenant disputes, dividing property after a divorce, or ending joint ownership between feuding family members. I approach every problem with empathy and understanding. My first priority is always finding amicable solutions that help reduce litigation costs.
With my legal help, you limit tax risks in Poland and protect yourself from unreliable buyers. You gain peace of mind knowing that your Polish property matters are organized and fully compliant with the current legal regulations.
Real estate due diligence
I thoroughly check the legal status of apartments and houses in the Polish land and mortgage registers. I minimize the risk of buying a property with hidden debts or third-party claims.
Analyzing and negotiating contracts
I carefully check and modify development contracts, preliminary agreements, and notarial deeds to fully protect your financial interests.
Sales and inheritance matters
I handle the entire process of selling Polish real estate and help resolve legal issues relating to inherited property, all without you having to come here.
How to buy a house in Poland?
1.
Document verification
You send me the details of the chosen property, and I thoroughly check its land registry and the contract terms to minimize any legal risks for you.
2.
Preparing the transaction
I represent you in talks with the seller or developer, negotiate safe terms in the contract, and prepare a power of attorney to finalize the purchase before the notary.
3.
Finalizing the purchase
I sign the contract on your behalf. I make sure the entry in the land and mortgage register is correct and help ensure the purchase price is transferred correctly.
FAQ
Citizens of Sweden can buy self-contained residential apartments in Poland without any additional permits.
It’s not always necessary. In many cases, we can handle the entire transaction remotely. I represent you before the notary, authorities, and the other party based on a power of attorney. This way, you save time and avoid the costs associated with traveling to Poland.
The land and mortgage register is the most important official Polish registry that defines the legal status of a property. Carefully checking it helps you make sure who the registered owner of a house or apartment is. This way, you minimize the risk that the property is encumbered by mortgages or third-party rights.
Selling a property before five years have passed since buying it can create a tax obligation. There are legal ways to qualify for a tax exemption, like using the money for your own housing needs. I help clients properly handle such transactions to avoid penalties in Poland.
With a developer agreement, it’s crucial to check the contractual penalties, handover dates, and payment schedule. You should carefully look at the finishing standards of the property and the financial guarantees offered by the developer. I go through these terms to identify and challenge unfair or unfavorable clauses for the buyer.
The standard process of buying a property on the secondary market usually takes between two and four weeks. This time includes legal checks, preparing the preliminary agreement, and the final signing of the notarial deed. In the case of the primary market and developer agreements, the procedures may take slightly longer.
Buy or sell property in Poland with legal support
Send me the documents or describe your situation relating to the property. I’ll help you safely carry out the transaction and resolve the legal status of your apartment in Poland.
